Comparison
Hunter vs Apollo for recruiters.
Updated 16 October 2026
Recruiters use both to find work emails for business development and, sometimes, candidates. Here’s what their pricing pages say, checked on 16 October 2026.
| Feature | Hunter | Apollo.io |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Finding and verifying professional email addresses, plus cold email | Sales teams: contact data, intelligence and outreach in one platform |
| Free plan | Yes, 50 credits a month (pricing ↗) | Yes, plus a free trial of paid plans (pricing ↗) |
| Best for | Quick email lookups and verification | Bigger outreach programs that need a contact database |
Before you use either on candidates
- Contact details are personal information under the Privacy Act. Read our Australian law guide.
- Have a clear reason to contact someone and an easy way to opt out.
- Check Australian spam rules before bulk email.
See also: Hunter alternatives · Is Hunter free?